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Licensed Painters in Gilroy, California

Updated November 1, 2026 from CSLB's public license file · C-33 Painting and Decorating Contractor

  • 27licensed painters
  • 27active (Clear)
  • 0%with a suspension
  • 37%workers' comp exempt
  • 16.6 yrsmedian time licensed
  • 40.7%corp / LLC / partnership (59.3% sole owner)
  • 0new in the last 12 months
  • —change tracking began November 1, 2026

There are 27 painters based in Gilroy in CSLB's current file. 27 (100%) have a Clear status as of November 1, 2026.

The share with a suspension, 0%, is 4.3 points lower than the Santa Clara County rate for the same license (4.3%). 37% report a workers' comp exemption, 16 points lower than the statewide figure for painters (53%), so many of these businesses say they have no employees.

Experience varies: 74.1% have been licensed 10+ years and 0 are new this year (median 16.6 years, vs 14.1 statewide).

In California this work generally calls for the C-33 Painting and Decorating Contractor license (or a B license when it is part of a larger multi-trade job). See the C-33 Painting and Decorating Contractor guide for what the license covers.

How to check a painter's license in Gilroy

  1. Find the business in the list below, or search all 27 Gilroy listings, and open its profile. You want a Clear status and the C-33 classification (a B license can also cover it as part of a multi-trade job).
  2. Before any money changes hands, verify the license on CSLB's own lookup. Our data comes from CSLB's weekly file, so a very recent change may not show here yet.
  3. Match the license holder's name to the name on the written contract and the person you meet. Ask for proof of workers' comp if anyone besides the owner will work on site. Hiring checklist.

All 27 painters in Gilroy

Gilroy painters sorted with Clear licenses first, then by years licensed. Badges reflect CSLB's file dated November 1, 2026, not a rating of anyone's work.

Licensed painters in Gilroy
Business nameLicense #StatusYearsWorkers' compBond
Young Sign CO 291334 Clear 52 Exempt On file
Vip Painting 468258 Clear 41 Exempt On file
Paz Francisco D Painting 601673 Clear 36 Insured On file
Sousa Painting INC 653499 Clear 34 Insured On file
Murtha Mouldings and Mantels 736959 Clear 29 Exempt On file
Repair People LTD the 740678 Clear 29 Insured On file
The Color Connection 784604 Clear 26 Insured On file
Jlg Electric 820317 Clear 23 Exempt On file
New Dimensions Painting 868461 Clear 20 Exempt On file
Cleo Painting INC 881320 Clear 20 Insured On file
Epic Painting 906777 Clear 18 Insured On file
Gilroy Paint CO 910588 Clear 18 Exempt On file
Simmons Perfection Painting CO 933304 Clear 17 Insured On file
Garcia Gil Painting 944962 Clear 16 Insured On file
Sean's Painting 983940 Clear 13 None On file
Guacamaya Painting INC 991145 Clear 12 Insured On file
Gopro Painters INC 1009607 Clear 10 Insured On file
Maverick Painting INC 1011703 Clear 10 Insured On file
Paint By Josh 1015573 Clear 10 Exempt On file
Bay Area Pro Painting INC 1017000 Clear 10 Insured On file
Leonardo's Painting 1055605 Clear 7 Exempt On file
Chavas Painting 1081558 Clear 5 Insured On file
Diaz Professional Painting 1084713 Clear 4 Insured On file
South County Painting 1093470 Clear 4 Exempt On file
Master's Touch Painting 1104529 Clear 3 Insured On file
Archbold Steven Painting 1126025 Clear 2 Insured On file
Bay Brush Masters Paint CO INC 1140581 Clear 1 Exempt On file

Source: CSLB public data · Updated November 1, 2026 Status can change at any time. Verify on CSLB's Instant License Check.

Frequently asked questions

How many licensed painters are in Gilroy?

CSLB's current public file lists 27 painters with a Gilroy mailing address. 27 have a Clear status, and 92.6% show no issues at all in the file (no suspension, no pending action, bond on file, not near expiration).

What license does a painter need in California?

Look for C-33 on the license. 27 businesses in Gilroy hold it. Small jobs under $1,000 with no permit and no employees are exempt; everything else needs a license (details).

How do I check a painter's workers' comp?

Open the contractor's profile here to see the workers' comp type and insurer from CSLB's file. In Gilroy, 59.3% of painters list a policy, 37% claim an exemption and 3.7% show no current coverage. Confirm the policy with CSLB's workers' comp search before work starts. How to check workers' comp.

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